Maintenance Technician - Instrumentation

Description

Gilead Sciences in Edmonton, Alberta is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated professional capable of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment. The successful candidate will assume a full-time employment role focusing on instrumentation in the capacity of Maintenance Technician.

Responsibilities :

Comply with all safety regulations and current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Assist in the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of instrumentation and control systems.

Calibrate instruments and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Document all maintenance activities and maintain accurate records of equipment performance.

Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on a variety of plant equipment.

Exercise sound judgment working within established procedures to identify problems, generate alternatives, and recommend solutions within defined processes.

Locate and diagnose failures, replace defective components, and perform basic troubleshooting using standard electronic equipment, drawings, diagrams, sketches, specifications, manuals, and verbal / written instructions.

Utilize a variety of hand tools, power tools, and test equipment.

Work collaboratively within a team environment.

Knowledge, Experience, and Skills

Previous instrumentation experience in a chemical, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing facility preferred.

Working knowledge of maintenance systems, methods, and procedures.

Ability to participate in an on-call rotation (mandatory).

Flexibility to work overtime as required.

Comfortable working in confined spaces when necessary.

Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Basic Qualifications

Experience : 8+ years as an instrumentation technician in an industrial environment.

Certification : Journeyperson Certificate as an Instrumentation Technician or Instrumentation Engineering Technology Diploma.

Additional Journeyperson certification in a related trade (e.g., Electrician, HVAC, Millwright) considered an asset.

Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work.

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors :

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.